Polish botanist, palaeobotanist, geologist and professor (1886-1970).
Prof Władysław Szafer PAS HFRSE (July 23, 1886 – November 16, 1970) was a Polish botanist, palaeobotanist, quaternary geologist and professor of botany at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He was a world pioneer in nature conservation. Many streets and public buildings in Polish towns and cities are named after Szafer.